On this fun-filled National Parks tour, discover the majestic parks and historic lodges of the American West. Begin in Rapid City, South Dakota, gateway to the Black Hills, and end in Salt Lake City with overnights along the way in some of the West's classic lodges. In Custer State Park, stay two nights at the historic State Game Lodge, a gracious stone and wood lodge set in a beautiful mountain valley that served as the “Summer White House” for President Coolidge. In Spearfish Canyon, stay at Spearfish Canyon Lodge, nestled in the heart of one of the world's most breathtaking canyons surrounded by lofty pines and spectacular cliffs. Enjoy a 2-night stay at Yellowstone National Park’s classic lodges, giving you the opportunity to breathe in the spectacular beauty and witness the amazing wildlife. You'll also overnight in Cody and Jackson. In addition to overnight stays in the classic lodges, this National Parks tour features visits to Badlands National Park to see its stunning scenery, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Old West town of Deadwood, stunning Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson, where you'll have time to explore on your own. Globus has also arranged some special experiences for you, such as a backcountry buffalo safari and chuckwagon cookout in Custer State Park. Just wait until you see these majestic creatures in their natural environment! You'll also visit the world’s largest excavation site for mammoth remains from more than 26,000 years ago in Hot Springs.All of this and more are waiting on this tour of the West’s classic lodges, breathtaking scenery, and historic sights—what a grand vacation!

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Destinations & Sightseeing

RAPID CITY

Orientation TOUR

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Scenic drive

CUSTER STATE PARK

Buffalo safari & chuckwagon cookout

HOT SPRINGS

Mammoth site

MOUNT RUSHMORE

Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial

DEADWOOD

Sightseeing

U-CROSS

Enjoy lunch at a Western ranch

CODY

Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Stay two nights inside the park; sightseeing

JACKSON

Grand Teton National Park sightseeing

SALT LAKE CITY

Farewell dinner

Notes:

This vacation visits National Parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

Meals

Meals & Itinerary

Itinerary

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Day 1 ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY

Welcome to Rapid City, gateway to the Black Hills. At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2 RAPID CITY–BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK–CUSTER STATE PARK

After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Rapid City, then visit BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Afterward, there’s time to explore Wall Drug, known for its quirky roadside signs and free water. Later this afternoon, travel into the backcountry and enjoy a BUFFALO SAFARI and CHUCKWAGON COOKOUT. SPECIAL FEATURE: We stay overnight at the historic State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. This gracious stone and wood lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. Built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 3 CUSTER STATE PARK

This morning, we travel to Hot Springs to visit the world’s largest MAMMOTH SITE, where scientists are currently excavating remains of mammoths that were trapped and died in the pond more than 26,000 years ago. After a short tour, you’ll have time to stroll the sidewalks of the dig area and see the paleontology laboratory. Next, visit CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of Little Bighorn. The remainder of the day is yours to relax in Custer State Park. Perhaps try some fly-fishing, mountain biking, or take a nature walk.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 4 CUSTER STATE PARK–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD–SPEARFISH CANYON

Today, visit one of the world’s largest stone monuments: MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL. At Mount Rushmore, the solid granite faces of four presidents loom more than a thousand feet overhead. We then continue on a guided tour of the Old West town of DEADWOOD, where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane marked their place in history. We spend the night deep in the heart of one of the most breathtakingly beautiful canyons in the world. The location for scenes from the movie Dances With Wolves, Spearfish Canyon Lodge sits nestled among lofty pines and spectacular cliffs.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 5 SPEARFISH CANYON–U-CROSS RANCH–CODY

This morning, drive through scenic Spearfish Canyon and across the grassy plains of Wyoming. Enjoy lunch at an authentic WESTERN RANCH. Next, we cross the Bighorn Mountains via Shell Creek Canyon to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West town of Cody, Wyoming.

Breakfast

Lunch

Day 6 CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a leisurely visit to the BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST, a fascinating tribute to frontier America. Later, depart for YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, America’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. SPECIAL FEATURE:Enjoy a 2-night stay inside Yellowstone National Park. Each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Canyon Lodge, and Grant Village. Specific lodges will be confirmed in your documents. NOTE: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 7 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Today, you will see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its Upper and Lower Falls. Watch for herds of bison in Hayden Valley, and view many of Yellowstone’s geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser.

Breakfast

Day 8 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON

This morning, tour GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK. The jagged Tetons form a perfect backdrop behind Jenny and Jackson Lakes. Next up: the Western town of Jackson. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. You may choose to see a shootout in Town Square, shop for souvenirs, or relax with a cold drink at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.

Breakfast

Day 9 JACKSON

Today is at your leisure to explore on your own or perhaps take an optional float trip down the Snake River.

Breakfast

Day 10 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY

Follow the Snake River and lovely Star Valley en route to Utah. Wind along the shores of beautiful Bear Lake before climbing through the Wasatch Mountains and on to the Great Salt Lake Basin and Salt Lake City. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director.

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 11 SALT LAKE CITY

After a leisurely breakfast, bid farewell to newfound friends as your tour comes to an end with an included transfer to the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Breakfast

Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

STEVE OSTEN

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“My interest in the national parks began as a child on summer vacations in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. In college, I studied Botany, Ichthyology, Mammology, and Ornithology, and I began working in Yellowstone as a summer seasonal guide 25 years ago. I have also worked in Sequoia, the Everglades, and Alaska as a naturalist guide. Whether it's beachcombing in Florida, birding in the Everglades, or hiking in the Tetons, as long as I'm in nature, I'm where I want to be.”

Accommodations

Rapid City

Custer State Park

Deadwood

Cody

Yellowstone National Park

Jackson

Salt Lake City

Rapid City

The Rushmore Hotel

First-Class

445 Mt. Rushmore RoadRapid City, SD United States

The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City is a great place to rest after spending a busy day in Rapid City exploring everything the city offers. The Rushmore Hotel is an eco-friendly hotel representing sustainability in South Dakota. The rooms have a fun decor showcasing the beauty and flavor of South Dakota.

Hotel Amenities

Gift Shop

Fitness Room

ATM

Restaurant On-Site

Elevator

Business Center

Bar/Lounge

Parking/Valet

Concierge desk

Room Amenities

Alarm Clock

Iron/Ironing Board

Coffee Maker

Desk

Television

Internet Access

Air Conditioning

Climate Control

Wake-Up Calls

Window Opens

Hair Dryer

Daily Housekeeping

Complimentary Newspaper

Non-smoking Rooms

Cable/Satellite

Complimentary Toiletries

Phone

Voicemail

Custer State Park

State Game Lodge at Custer State Park

First-Class

Hwy 16A Custer State ParkCuster State Park, SD United States

Located in Custer State Park, this historic Lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. Sit on the front porch and watch as bison and deer stroll across the lawn. A short drive to the area's attractions as well as Rapid City Airport. The Lodge has a restaurant, bar, gift shop, and Internet access. Activities in the park include a buffalo jeep safari, fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Hotel Amenities

Luggage Storage

Gift Shop

Dry Cleaning

Restaurant On-Site

Parking/Valet

Ice Machine

Elevator

Room Amenities

Coffee Maker

Phone

Room Service

Daily Housekeeping

Smoking Rooms

Desk

Television

Alarm Clock

Iron/Ironing Board

Wake-Up Calls

Cable/Satellite

Voicemail

Deadwood

Spearfish Canyon Lodge

First-Class

10619 Roughlock Falls RoadLead, SD United States

Free Wifi

Log structure, log timbers set over massive stone pillars - Heart of the Canyon. The main lodge, with heavy log walls & nature's artifacts, is open throughout every beautiful canyon season; Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

Hotel Amenities

Free WiFi

Hot Tub

Restaurant On-Site

ATM

Parking/Valet

Gift Shop

Bar/Lounge

Room Amenities

Air Conditioning

Iron/Ironing Board

Phone

Mini-bar

Desk

Non-smoking Rooms

Window Opens

Cable/Satellite

Internet Access

Coffee Maker

Hair Dryer

Television

Voicemail

Cody

Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody

First-Class

1701 Sheridan AvenueCody, WY United States

Located downtown, the Holiday Inn Cody is minutes away from local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a gift shop, and 189 guestrooms.

Hotel Amenities

Ice Machine

ATM

Concierge desk

Pool

Gift Shop

Parking/Valet

Restaurant On-Site

Bar/Lounge

Business Center

Dry Cleaning

Room Amenities

Air Conditioning

Hair Dryer

Internet Access

Voicemail

Room Service

Climate Control

Pay Movies

Wake-Up Calls

Cable/Satellite

Iron/Ironing Board

Desk

Alarm Clock

Daily Housekeeping

Complimentary Newspaper

Coffee Maker

Television

Complimentary Toiletries

Phone

Yellowstone National Park

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel - Yellowstone National Park

National Park

Mammoth Hot Springs VillageYellowstone National Park, WY United States

On the historic site of Fort Yellowstone, this traditional hotel is nestled in the trees alongside the mountains. The features of this hotel include high ceilings, pine wood accents, and 211 cozy guestrooms. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Parks; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. In the event that space is not available at this hotel, an alternate lodge of simliliar category will be secured.

Optional Excursions

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased).

Jackson

Scenic Chair Lift Ride and Dinner

See spectacular views of the Tetons and Jackson Hole on the 17 minute ride to the top of Snow King Mountain, Jackson's original ski hill. Dinner follows at a favorite local restaurant.

Price Range: $$

Scenic Float Trips on the Snake River

This scenic float trip is a great way to see the beauty of the river and the geology that forms the Grand Canyon of the Snake River, without getting wet.

Price Range: $$

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